Brain Pathway Disruption Procedure for Behavior

Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual Cingulotomy is a psychosurgical procedure designed to interrupt the interconnecting neuronal pathways of the brain involved in the regulation of the emotions and certain autonomic functions. The intent of psychosurgery is to modify or alter disturbances of behavior, thought content, or mood that are not responsive to other conventional modes of therapy, or for which no organic pathological cause can be demonstrated by established methods. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.